This is a much-abused subject and issue, yet we have to look at it for obvious reason. In as much as money was used in the attempt k to stop the spread of the gospel, money is also needed to spread the gospel (Matt. 28:11-15).
There are two extremes when it comes to money. Those who see the ministry as basically an avenue to make money and those who detest anything that has to do with money. We shall strive for balance here. A growing church must also grow financially A financially stable church is the will of God. Without financial growth, the outreach of the church will be limited.
1. THE PLACE OF MONEY IN MINISTRY
The place of money in Ministry cannot be over-emphasized, The following points will clarify Your biggest idea cannot succeed without money. The gospel move slowly without money
- After God and people, your greatest need is money
- Ministry without money is like the wall f clock without battery
- Ministry without money is like a brand-new car but without tyres.
2. REASONS FOR MONEY PROBLEMS
- Ignorance about money
- Fear of money and stinginess
- Lack of faith and teaching
- Spirit of poverty
- Pastor and ministry under a curse
- Lack of budget and planning
- Short changing ministers
- The church as personal estate
- Mismanagement and misappropriation
- Negative confession by leadership
- Heavy burden and overhead cost
- Demonic activities inside the church
3. WHY PEOPLE GIVE TO CHURCHES
Most times we have not shown sufficient interest on why people are doing some certain things. Knowing why people give to your church or ministry will go a long way to help you in concentrating on them so that you can attract more funds to your church and ministry.
“People don’t give to institutions They invest in ideas and people in whom they believe” – GT Smith
- Shared vision
- Ministry effectiveness
- Marked change
- God’s blessing
- Inspiring leadership
- Properly taught
- Continuous integrity
- Relationship with ministry
- Leading of God
- Gratitude and appreciation
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4. WHY PEOPLE DON’T GIVE TO YOUR MINISTRY OR CHURCH
Many reasons abound on why people don’t feel obliged to give to the church. They may give stipends, but not large and substantial amounts.
Here are some of these reasons.
- Unclear vision
- Uninspiring leadership
- No purposeful goal
- Absence of information
- Lack of integrity and sincerity
- Ineffective Administration
- No stewardship teaching
- Lack of motivation
- Too much pressure and overbearing demand
5. METHODS OF INCREASING GIVING IN YOUR CHURCH
- Preach a series on money and giving
- Teach periodically on lifestyle stewardship
- Administer your tithes, offerings more effectively
- Pray for sponsors and supporters
- Create room for modular giving
- Share and re-share the vision of the church to the people
- Provide information on the needs of the church
- Share testimonies of impact the church is making
- Specialized prayer team for financial breakthrough
- Administer your money more effectively
- Create an avenue to thank your financial supporters.